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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-10 was revealed about the same time to the WG-3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-10 matches up vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-10 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-3 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Pentax WG-3

 WG-10 WG-3 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 compared to the WG-3.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WG-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
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weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Pentax WG-3
 Pentax WG-10Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax WG-10 Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300